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Artist in Residence
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Artist in Residence
Requisition Number:
75010
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
09-Oct-2026
Date Posted:
21-Sep-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for two non-renewable 3-year term visiting Assistant Professors, one for Fiction and one for Poetry. The anticipated start for these positions is Spring Semester 2027.
The MFA program in Creative Writing at CU Boulder is a three-year degree program that emphasizes literary study and innovation. Our prolific faculty value interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to writing that expand the limits of traditional practice and conventional forms. The program also offers an undergraduate major track for English majors and a minor for non-majors. Creative Writing and English are in one of CU Boulder's most historic buildings, home to the Mary Rippon Theatre, the primary outdoor venue for the annual Shakespeare Festival. Faculty and students enjoy proximity to the Denver Metro area and a rich landscape of Front Range writers, artists, and adjacent literary communities.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. Among the most diverse and challenging programs in the country, the English Department at CU Boulder is an inclusive culture that welcomes all, and is committed to providing essential skills in language, writing, research, close reading, and critical thinking across multiple genres, applicable to a multitude of career fields, while allowing students to study what they love. Our priority is to cultivate empathetic and responsible engagement with texts, peers, and community on a variety of scales, from local to international in a changing world to solve longstanding and emerging problems.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The salary for this position is $100,000.
Benefits
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be Statements
Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
What We Require
MFA and/or Ph.D., or equivalent terminal graduate degree, in-hand by start date of appointment.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have
What We Would Like You to Have
Additional qualifications include secondary genre writing and publication in a second genre with preference given to those with experience and interest in small press publishing, conference organizing, creative leadership, and/or community building.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation immediately after you apply.
For consideration, please apply by October 9, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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